Postcode insights

BL9 0PZ

The Rock

Bury East

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Detailed insights for BL9 0PZ

Overview

Postcode BL9 0PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fernhill & Pimhole area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 404.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year. The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pyramid Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
404
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fernhill & Pimhole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 404.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fernhill & Pimhole is £37,135 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from BL9 0PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fernhill & Pimhole near BL9 0PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL9 0PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BL9 0PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPyramid ParkMediumWalking directions to Pyramid Park
0.1 miSt John's GardenSmallWalking directions to St John's Garden
0.3 miLibrary GardensSmallWalking directions to Library Gardens

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
29,504.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
124.2(+2049%)
Violence and sexual offences
120.05(+222%)
Anti-social behaviour
95.13(+430%)
Public order
66.06(+552%)
Other theft
65.69(+895%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
47.78%
Other White
45
12.5%
Indian
42
11.67%
Pakistani
38
10.56%
Other
11
3.06%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
56.13%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.44%
No qualifications
14
4.29%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
190
88.79%
Other social rented
15
7.01%
Owns with a mortgage
4
1.87%
Owns outright
2
0.93%
Social rents from council
2
0.93%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Bury East

Median price£169,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £211K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£295,000£252
Semi-Detached23£215,000£271
Terraced42£150,000£187
Flats12£143,250£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£125,000£120,000£84,500
2017£260,000£117,000£112,000£85,000
2018£280,000£117,485£118,000£85,250
2019£325,000£138,000£127,000£88,000
2020£361,500£130,750£136,000£97,750
2021£365,000£115,000£152,500£122,000
2022£285,000£148,000£156,500£120,000
2023£333,500£130,000£155,000£136,600
2024£300,000£140,000£180,000£139,000
2025£328,000£145,000£202,500£150,000
2026£263,000£141,500£220,000£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£182£128£101
2017£171£179£152£99
2018£196£170£143£101
2019£216£200£152£114
2020£255£194£185£118
2021£210£178£208£145
2022£257£221£201£146
2023£244£227£202£157
2024£285£181£220£173
2025£257£214£241£187
2026£309£213£289£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bury East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 0PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025137, The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NDOtherFreehold£2,500,000
14 May 2026Apartment 9, 5, St Johns Gardens, Bury, BL9 0QYOtherLeasehold£145,000
02 Mar 2026Apartment 8, 5, St Johns Gardens, Bury, BL9 0QYFlatsLeasehold£170,000
22 May 2025Apartment 49, 5, St Johns Gardens, Bury, BL9 0QYFlatsLeasehold£165,000
04 May 2025Apartment 61, 5, St Johns Gardens, Bury, BL9 0QYFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BL9 0PZ postcode area, located within Fernhill & Pimhole, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL9 0PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, BuryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 0PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL9 0PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoBackparsons Lane, Bury, BL9 0LYWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miFarmfoodsBambury Street, Bury, BL9 7AQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTescoPeel Way, Bury, BL9 5BYWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAsdaSpring Street, Bury, BL9 0RNWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miBury Convenience StoreBack Market Street, Bury, BL9 0DAWalking directions to Bury Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL9 0PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayesha Arif

Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
WardBury EastE05014153
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fernhill & PimholeE02001026
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 008EE01005024
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 0PZ

Is BL9 0PZ (Fernhill & Pimhole) safe?

The area around BL9 0PZ records about 404 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BL9 0PZ?

The median sale price around BL9 0PZ in Fernhill & Pimhole is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL9 0PZ?

There are 20 schools close to BL9 0PZ, including Holy Trinity Primary School (Good), St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury (Outstanding) and St Thomas Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL9 0PZ?

The closest station to BL9 0PZ is Bury (Manchester Metrolink), about 550 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around BL9 0PZ?

BL9 0PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 0PZ (Fernhill & Pimhole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 0PZ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.